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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.60, 12,362.25 and 2,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.60, 12,362.25 and 2,001.51 is: 3,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.60 : 12,362.25 = 2,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.60/12,362.25 = 2,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.60x = 12,362.25 × 2,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.60x = 24,743,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743,167.00/8,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.23

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